Coningsby
About this book
Henry Coningsby is the orphaned grandson of a wealthy Marquess. While at Eton he befriends Oswald, whose father is an enemy of the Marquess. The older men represent old and new money in society. Coningsby begins to develop liberal political views, so his grandfather disinherits him, and Coningsby is forced to work for a living.
Details
- OL Work ID
- OL42481880W
Subjects
Social classesFictionPoor familiesRich peoplePoliticians